White water rafting in Jinja – Adventure to the colonial capital of Jinja

White water rafting in Jinja – John Speke was the first European to discover and confirm existence of white water rafting in  in Jinja the colonial city, there different contradictions about the source of the Nile although the most documented source is the one found in Jinja.

The Nile which is approximately 6400 meters along ejects 3.1 million liters of water per second making it one of the strongest ranking rapids best suit for water rafting. Across the longest river in the world, white water rafting in Jinja can be tailor made with other several activities like; bungee jumping, Mountain biking and Kayaking amidst other bird species which can be found along the Nile.

White water rafting in Jinja is done in paddles with a team of professional guides who captain the team. The paddlers are instructed on how best to enjoy themselves on the water and all safety tactics to ensure survival of each crew member amidst a series of more wild rapids

The activity is done through the use of bucket beast and self-bailing rafts, this is because they empty along the rafts with holes releasing water as they fill. Provision of helmets is an additional safety measure making rafting a much safer sport which attracts thrilling crowds to Jinja.

River grading

The river has up to 7 times volume which bursts and drifts through the warm pools of equatorial sun shine. Total rafting is 25 kilometers with an exclusive experience of all the best rapids but it’s not a guarantee to go for all the kilometers unless you wish to, the river is graded 1-5 and provides one of the best rafts across the globe with the best stunning booming rapids and waves across the Nile.

The activity is conducted by experienced guides and companies which include; Adrift Uganda and Nile river explores which started operation since 1996, Nalubale rafting which started in 2005 with each giving clients the best choices to undertake the experience and ever since inception no insecure cases have ever been reported.

Who is eligible to go for rafting?

The activity does not exclude gender and age whereby family floats can be arranged, children below 15 years can as well enjoy sailing along the water from Owen Falls dam across the channels to Bujagali. Among the offers given you are given a chance to choose which boat to use for your rafting experience.

What to wear/safety and experience on rafting

To undertake this brilliant experience you do not have to be experienced however you are required to follow the guidelines prescribed by the navigators taking you through the experience for your own safety and company reputation as you enjoy the wonderful experience on the Nile.

You are required to carry changing outfits, swimming costume and pair of sandals or shorts to wear on the water, sunglasses and cameras for photography across the entire adventure.

Other preventive measures for your safety like helmets, life jackets are always provided by service providers to ensure that everyone is safe to return on the shores.

With white water rafting in Jinja, You’re sure to find the perfect activity for yourself and your group, help me choose additional packages and here is a breakdown of some of the popular multi-day rafting trips in Jinja and other extra activities you can add on your safari.